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Dr Amina Davison, The Tower Clinic, 8 Tinshill Lane, Leeds (2026)

31/07/2026

Introducing the Functional Medicine Foundations Programme

You’ve done the tests, followed the advice and maybe been told everything looks normal, yet you still don’t feel like yourself.

If you’re tired of chasing and managing symptoms without ever getting to the root of why they’re there, this programme is for you.

Foundations is a personalised, doctor-led programme built around a simple belief: your health deserves more than a quick fix. It deserves real understanding. 💫
That starts with getting to know you.

Your doctor takes the time to sit with you and explore your whole story, your symptoms, your history, your lifestyle and what you actually want to feel like.

Because meaningful care begins with understanding the whole person, not just a snapshot.

From there, we bring everything together into a plan designed around your body, your lifestyle and your goals. 🩺

Then comes the part that makes it stick. Your nutrition consultation turns that plan into real, everyday changes, the kind that fit your life, feel doable and actually leave you feeling different. This is where knowing what to do finally becomes doing it. 🥑

And because your health is always evolving, your plan evolves right alongside it.

Swipe through to see the full journey, from your very first consultation through to the follow-up support along the way.

When you finally understand the why behind how you feel, lasting change becomes so much more possible. ✨

→ Book online at draminadavison.com (link in bio)

29/07/2026

🧐Many women tell me they are eating the same way they always have.

➡︎They are exercising.
➡︎They are trying harder than ever.

And yet the scale keeps creeping up, especially around the abdomen.⚖️

This is where frustration turns inward. Women start blaming themselves. They assume they are less disciplined, less motivated, or “just ageing.”

❌That narrative is inaccurate.❌

During menopause…

📌Estrogen decline alters insulin sensitivity, fat distribution, and how efficiently the body uses glucose.
📌Cortisol becomes more influential, meaning stress has a stronger impact on fat storage.
📌Muscle mass declines more easily, lowering resting metabolic rate even when activity stays the same.

The body shifts from a hormone-supported metabolic state to a stress-driven one.

💥In that environment, pushing harder often backfires.💥

❌excessive cardio
❌under-eating
❌or chronic calorie restriction

…further elevate cortisol, which reinforces abdominal fat storage and worsens blood sugar regulation.

This is why menopause weight gain feels unfair. Because it is not caused by effort alone.

Addressing it requires:
✅restoring metabolic signaling
✅supporting muscle
✅stabilising blood sugar
✅reducing physiological stress load
✅Bioidentical HRT where appropriate to support hormone levels

❌Not more willpower.❌

When women understand this, the shame drops. And progress becomes possible again.

If you’re ready to understand what is going on, a discovery call is the place to start. It’s a short conversation to help you identify your next step and see whether our approach is the right fit for you.

➡︎ Link in bio to book

24/07/2026

❌Most women do not walk into clinic saying, “I think I’m in perimenopause.”❌

They say things like:

💥“I don’t feel like myself anymore.”
💥“My tolerance for stress is so much lower and I don’t know why.”
💥“I’m functioning, but everything feels harder than it used to.”

What makes perimenopause confusing is that symptoms are inconsistent.

Some days you feel fine.

Other days you feel:
🆘irritable
🆘overwhelmed
🆘flat
🆘anxious
🆘emotionally reactive without a clear trigger

That unpredictability creates self-doubt.

Many women start questioning their:
❓stress tolerance
❓personality
❓or mental health
…rather than their hormones.

During perimenopause, estrogen and progesterone do not decline smoothly. They fluctuate.

Those fluctuations directly affect:
🎢neurotransmitters
🎢stress response
🎢sleep quality
🎢emotional regulation

The brain experiences this as instability, not just mood changes.

Because labs are often “normal” and cycles may still be regular, many women may believe or have been told that this is stress, aging, or something they need to push through.

🚩That dismissal is often more distressing than the symptoms themselves.

Perimenopause is not just a reproductive transition. It is a neurological and metabolic shift.

When it is understood properly, symptoms stop feeling random and start making sense.

16/07/2026

What actually is a gut disruptor? 🌱

Gut disruptor is a catch-all term for the everyday things that can throw your gut off balance. And when we say gut, we mean the whole gut environment, from the microbes that inhabit it to your gut lining.

When we think about chemicals and toxins, we often think of hormone disruptors. But a lot of the same compounds can interfere with your gut health too.

And your gut does so much for you….

🦠Your microbes help you break down and absorb your food, your gut lining works as a barrier against the bugs you would rather not have hanging around, and the immune tissue around it helps keep the peace. It’s a sensitive setup, and plenty of things we encounter in day to day life have been linked to shifts in that balance.

Take pesticides. The same stuff used to kill pests on crops has been linked to knocking back some of the friendly bacteria in your gut too.

A few other everyday ones that come up a lot:

→ Additives and sweeteners in ultra-processed foods
→ BPA and similar compounds in some plastics and the lining of cans
→ Certain ingredients in your skincare, haircare and oral care

📢 Now, this is not about living in fear of your environment (please don’t!). It is about gently lowering the overall load where it is easy to do so, and the roadmap above is five simple places to start ➡️

Fancy a plan to get started supporting your gut health?

💬 Comment RESET and I’ll send you my free 7-Day Gut Reset Blueprint.

14/07/2026

Are you more likely to have an imbalanced gut microbiome?

When someone comes to see us in clinic for the first time, we start with an in-depth questionnaire and a longer first appointment to really get to know them.

Before any testing, we’re already looking for clues that your microbiome might be out of balance.

Two things tell us a lot: your history, and how you’re feeling now.

1️⃣ First, your history. These are linked to a higher chance of imbalance:

→ Born by caesarean rather than vaginally
→ Several rounds of antibiotics over your life
→ A low-fibre or heavily ultra-processed diet
→ A long-term very low-carb or keto diet
→ A chronic or autoimmune condition
→ A mostly sedentary lifestyle
→ Ongoing high stress
→ Certain prescription medications
→ Your age
→ Travel to places linked to travellers’ gut
→ Past gut infections or illnesses

2️⃣ Then, how you’re feeling now. Signs that can be associated with an imbalanced microbiome:

→ Sugar or carb cravings
→ Unexplained fatigue
→ Unusual anxiety or mood changes
→ Bloating, diarrhoea or constipation
→ Wind
→ Fatty stools
→ Unexplained weight changes

Here’s the catch: these signs can point to several different things going on in your body, not only your gut. That’s exactly why we test rather than guess.

In clinic, we use specialised gut testing to look for microbiome imbalances and other key gut health markers, so any next steps are based on what’s actually going on for you.

Curious whether some of this sounds like you? A discovery call is a chance to talk things through and work out which next step makes sense. Book yours via the link in bio 😊

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10/07/2026

A diverse microbiome is one of the best things you can build for your long-term health 🦠

Unlike your fingerprint or your genes, your gut isn’t fixed. Your microbiome is shaped every day by how you live, and it can start to shift in a matter of days.

That means the small choices, what’s on your plate, how you move, how well you rest, aren’t just habits.
They’re also signals to the trillions of microbes working away in your gut 😊

Now, these might look like the basics, and they are. But that’s exactly the point. They’re the foundations everything else builds on, and no supplement or protocol works as well without them in place. Sometimes a reminder to come back to these foundations is exactly what we need!

So this isn’t about doing everything at once or getting it perfect. It’s about nudging things in the right direction, consistently, and letting your gut do the rest.

Swipe back through for five simple places to start.

Want a little more guidance? Comment RESET and I’ll send you my free 7-Day Gut Reset Blueprint.

09/07/2026

What makes a gut microbiome healthy? 🦠

In functional medicine, three of the core pillars we look at are richness, diversity and function. Here’s the simplest way to picture them…

Imagine a city.

→ Richness is how many different jobs exist: teachers, nurses, plumbers, electricians.

→ Diversity is having enough people in each role, so there’s a good balance.

→ Function is how well the jobs get done and how they’re affecting the city

The community of microbes in your gut work in a similar way.

Richness is how many different species you have, diversity is how well represented each one is, and function is what they actually do and how this influences your gut environment.

That last part is especially important! Because a healthy gut isn’t just about who’s there, but what they’re making.

Your microbes produce beneficial compounds like short-chain fatty acids, which help calm inflammation, fuel your gut lining and support your immune system.

On the other hand, they also have the potential to produce inflammatory compounds like hexa-LPS, for example, which we want less of.

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When all three pillars are optimised, your microbiome tends to be more stable and resilient.

When it’s out of balance, your body often sends early signs like: bloating, sluggish digestion, low energy, skin flare-ups or feeling reactive to foods.

These three pillars aren’t the only things that matter, the gut is far more complex, but they’re a great place to start understanding your inner ecosystem.

The comprehensive stool test we use maps all three areas, along with markers of inflammation, your gut lining health and more, so support can be tailored to what your gut actually needs.

Curious whether it’s right for you? Book a discovery call via the link in bio to explore your next step.

03/07/2026

Small changes can add up to a big difference 🌿

You don’t always need to overhaul your whole diet to support your gut.

Your gut microbiome (the community of microbes in your gut) responds surprisingly quickly to what you feed it, so even small, regular add-ons can add up to a healthier gut over time.

Here are a few of our favourite gut-friendly add-ons, and the reason behind each one:

→ Pomegranate

Rich in ellagic acid, a polyphenol linked to a stronger gut lining and lower inflammation.

Try: scatter the seeds over salads, porridge or yoghurt.

→ Ground flax seeds

A rich source of soluble fibre called mucilage, the gel flax forms when it meets liquid. It feeds your beneficial bacteria and helps support regularity. Flax also provides insoluble fibre, which adds bulk and keeps things moving.

Try: stir a tablespoon into porridge or smoothies. Ground is key, as whole seeds tend to pass straight through.

→ Blueberries

Rich in polyphenols called anthocyanins, the pigments that make them blue. These are associated with encouraging beneficial bacteria like Bifidobacteria, and have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory effects.

Try: add a handful to overnight oats, yoghurt or smoothies.

→ Walnuts

A source of polyphenols and omega-3s, and associated with a rise in beneficial gut bacteria.

Try: a small handful as a snack, or chopped over a salad.

→ Asparagus

A natural source of inulin, a prebiotic fibre. Inulin is fermented mainly by your Bifidobacteria, which produce short-chain fatty acids like butyrate. Butyrate is the main fuel for the cells lining your gut and helps keep inflammation in check.

Try: roast or steam it as a simple side.

→ Sauerkraut

A fermented food that naturally contains live Lactobacillus bacteria. Fermented foods have been associated with greater microbiome diversity and lower markers of inflammation.

Try: add a forkful alongside a meal. Choose the raw, unpasteurised kind from the fridge, as the live cultures don’t survive pasteurisation.

You don’t need all six at once. Pick one to add this week and go from there.

Which will you try first? Let us know below ⬇️

01/07/2026

When someone comes to us with bloating, discomfort or digestive issues, we don’t just look at what’s on their plate…

We look at the bigger picture, all of the factors that might be feeding into how they feel.

With digestion, that often means looking beyond the food itself.

Swipe through for six simple ways to support your digestion without changing your diet.

Want more ways to improve your gut health?

💬 Comment RESET and I’ll send you my free 7-Day Gut Reset Blueprint.

25/06/2026

Your gut is home to trillions of microbes from hundreds of different species, including bacteria, fungi and viruses 🦠

When they’re in balance, they help your body digest food, absorb nutrients and support your immune system. Dysbiosis is the term for when that balance gets disrupted 🔁

It can show up in a few different ways:

→ Overgrowth
Too much of certain microbes, such as inflammatory bacteria or yeast, can tip the balance.

→ Too few of the beneficial microbes
When the helpful microbes that keep things balanced are depleted, your gut can lose diversity and become less resilient.

→ A change in how your microbes function
Sometimes it’s less about who is there and more about what your microbes are doing. This looks at the compounds, metabolites and gases they produce, such as a drop in beneficial short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which help calm inflammation, or a rise in less beneficial gases and compounds that drive inflammation.

→ The right microbes in the wrong place
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is one example, where bacteria build up in the small intestine, which should normally host very few.

The right support depends on what’s actually going on for you, which is why there’s no single fix that works for everyone.

💬 Want a guide on where to start? Comment RESET and I’ll send you my free 7-Day Gut Reset Blueprint.

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